John WEAVER

Regimental number9/461
AddressClyde
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, Patrick Weaver, Clyde Otago
Rank on embarkationTrooper
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Otago Mounted Rifles Regiment
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
Three squadrons of the Otago Mounted Rifles Regiment left New Zealand on board 'Hawke's Bay', and one squadron on board 'Verdala'. From the Nominal Roll it is not possible to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rankSergeant
Final unitOtago Mounted Rifles
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For gallant conduct on 8th November 1918, when, with a patrol of two men, he galloped across country near Les Trois Maisons to draw hostile machine-gun fire and disclose machine-gun positions. On the 9th November, 1918, he again did very gallant work.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 18 February 1919

Meritorious Service Medal

'In recognition of valuable services rendered with the Forces in France during the present war.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 17 June 1918

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Mounted Rifles/Main Body

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